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63 Laurence Gibson
  • Position
  • Class
  • Height
  • Weight
  • High School/Other
  • Hometown
  • Offensive Guard
  • r-Sophomore
  • 6' 6"
  • 312 lbs.
  • Buena
  • Sierra Vista, Ariz.

2011: Saw first career action on the offensive line against Boston College, playing five snaps with a knockdown.

2010: Redshirted during the fall while continuing to work at right tackle … Had a 435-pound front squat during off-season workouts … Switch inside to guard for spring practice … Continued to work on the right side.

2009: Entered school in January, 2010 … Went through winter workouts … Posted a 375-pound bench press … Spent the majority of spring practice at right tackle.

Prep School: Attended Hargrave Military Academy during the fall … Played along the offensive line for Coach Robert Prunty … Was listed the No. 2 prep school prospect in the country by Rivals.

High School: Played just two seasons at Buena High as an offensive lineman and defensive end … Played for a different coach each year, including Kent Holland his senior season when he led the team in tackles four games from his defensive end position … Also posted 14 pancake blocks in a game that year … Had over 100 tackles to go with 27 sacks and 12 forced fumbles during his two seasons.

Personal: Laurence DeSean Gibson … Born 3/19/91 at Fort Bragg, NC … Son of Michelle Nash … Enrolled in university studies.